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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for Benin?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Sao Tome and Principe can visit Benin visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Sao Tome and Principe vs Benin: passport comparison

Sao Tome and Principe

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #151 · mobility 81

Benin

32

visa-free countries

Global rank: #146 · mobility 82
16

countries both Sao Tome and Principe and Benin can enter visa-free together

Sao Tome and Principe + Benin: passport compatibility

84%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Benin travel together — by entry type:

16 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
35 both e-visa / eTA
90 both need a visa
32 access differs

Where Sao Tome and Principe and Benin can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (16)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 90 days #48
Dominica 21 days #70
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 90 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
South Africa 30 days #97
Togo 30 days #155

How the entry rule changed: Sao Tome and Principe → Benin

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Sao Tome and Principe → Benin rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

3rule changes for the Sao Tome and Principe passport, 2 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else Sao Tome and Principe goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Benin

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Sao Tome and Principe citizens need a visa for Benin?
Citizens of Sao Tome and Principe can visit Benin visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Sao Tome and Principe citizens stay in Benin without a visa?
Sao Tome and Principe passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Sao Tome and Principe or Benin?
The Benin passport is stronger: 32 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Sao Tome and Principe #151, Benin #146.
Where can Sao Tome and Principe and Benin citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 16 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Benin?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Sao Tome and Principe and Benin?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Sao Tome and Principe passport ranking

Where else the Sao Tome and Principe passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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